Washington State vs Virginia Prediction 10/18/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Washington State vs Virginia prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 18th at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 8 matchup. 

Washington State Cougars Betting Preview

The Washington State Cougars are 3-3 this year after they lost to Ole Miss by a score of 24-21 last week. Washington State trailed 10-7 at halftime, but they led 14-10 in the second half, before allowing the next 14 points for the loss. The Cougars were out gained by a total of 439-345, went 2-10 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Zevi Eckhaus went 24-31 for 218 yards and two touchdowns, while Kirby Vorhees rushed 10 times for 88 yards and one score. Tony Freeman led the receivers with nine catches for 90 yards and one touchdown in the loss. The WSU defense recorded three sacks and six tackles for loss in the game. 

Washington State also has losses against Washington and North Texas, but did get wins against Colorado State, San Diego State, and Idaho. The Cougars have lost three of their last four games and they are technically first in the Pac-12 standings. Washington State has scored 22.7 points per game with 227.0 passing yards and 86.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 28.0 points against per game this season. Zevi Eckhaus has thrown for 758 yards, six touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Tony Freeman has 30 catches for 302 yards and one score this year. 

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers are 5-1 (3-0) this season after they defeated Louisville by a score of 30-27 in overtime in their last game. Virginia was tied at 14 at the half, but they blew a 24-14 lead in the fourth quarter, before winning in the first overtime. The Cavaliers were out gained by a total of 383-237, went 6-15 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Chandler Morris went 19-31 for 149 yards and one touchdown, while J’Mari Taylor rushed 16 times for 68 yards and one score. Cam Ross led the receivers with four receptions for 43 yards and one touchdown in the win. The UVA defense recorded five sacks and seven tackles for loss in the game. 

Virginia also has wins over Florida State, Stanford, William & Mary, and Coastal Carolina, but did lose to NC State in their second game. The Cavaliers have won four games in a row and they are currently tied for first in the ACC standings. Virginia has scored 43.0 points per game with 271.7 passing yards and 217.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 23.8 points against per game this season. Chandler Morris has thrown for 1,428 yards, 11 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while J’Mari Taylor has rushed for 465 yards and eight scores on 91 carries this season. 

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

Washington State has covered the spread in six of its last seven games against AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

Each of Virginia’s last five games in Virginia have gone OVER the total points line.
Each of Washington State’s last four games in October have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

Virginia ranks 3rd among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (26.2).
Virginia ranks T4th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (14.5).
Washington State ranks 131st among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (86.3).
Washington State ranks T7th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (80.0).

Washington State vs Virginia Prediction 

Virginia comes into this matchup looking to continue their winning streak and they also have the benefit of coming off of a bye week. The Cavaliers have survived their last two games in overtime and while their defense isn’t great, the offense has been very high-powered. Washington State has lost three of their last four games, but did give Ole Miss a great game last week. I don’t love this Virginia defense and I think Washington State can hang around in this contest. Take the Cougars. 

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